A Millipede and Group of Flies in Amber

YANTARNY KALINGRAD, RUSSIA

Closed8 October 2014

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A Millipede and Group of Flies in Amber
Yantarny Kalingrad, Russia
from the Eocene (circa 35 Mya) the specimen of Diplopoda clearly visible in the pale yellow amber nugget -- with four clearly visible specimens of Diptera
1in. (2.5cm.) the largest.

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These five rare specimens are highly visible to the naked eye, even down to flies' diaphanous wings, and show remarkable preservation. The carnivorous millipede is a particular rarity.

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YANTARNY KALINGRAD, RUSSIA

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